Buyer I/II

Examination Schedule Written Exam: will be conducted on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Compensation Level I: $1,665.92 - $1,990.93 biweekly Level II: $2,003.54 - $2,394.42 biweekly Minimum Qualifications Level I Certification as one of the following: Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) by the Institute of Supply Management or Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing. OR High School Diploma, GED or equivalent AND 60 semester or 90 quarter units of college credit from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, economics, accounting, finance or a closely related field. OR Two (2) years of experience in purchasing including reviewing vendor bids, preparation of specifications, analysis and awarding of bids, and working with vendors. OR An equivalent combination of related experience and education which has provided the knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Level II Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in business or public administration, economics, accounting, finance, or a closely related field. OR Certification as one of the following: Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) by the Institute of Supply Management or Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing. OR Two (2) years experience equivalent to Buyer I in the Kern County Classification System. OR 60 semester or 90 quarter units of college credit from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, economics, accounting, finance or a closely related field AND two (2) years purchasing and/or contracts experience. Examinations Written Exam (Weight 100%): May include knowledge of purchasing practices and ethics, bid preparation and competitive bidding procedures; budgetary controls; statistical analysis; and accounting and completing bid tabulations. Applicants must attain at least a 70 percent score on each phase of the exam process. Job Context This position works within the General Services Division of Kern County. Equal Opportunity Statement Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr